Webinar: Statutory and Regulatory Mandates for Prescribing and Dispensing Controlled Substances in Kentucky

Kentucky House Bill 1 was passed to help address the prescription drug abuse problem in Kentucky. Ameritox is sponsoring a webinar to answer:

• How does House Bill 1 affect you and your practice?
• What are the challenges you may experience?
• Are you required to monitor your patients on long-term prescription controlled substances?

Please join Rosalind Cordini, Associate Attorney, as she reviews Kentucky’s House Bill 1 (HB1) in-depth and how it impacts prescribing and dispensing of long term prescription controlled substances. Question and answer session will follow the presentation. Select a date that works with your schedule. Webinar dates include:

February 14, 2013 at 1 p.m. EST / 12 p.m. CST

February 21, 2013 at 6 p.m. EST / 5 p.m. CST

February 26, 2013 at 6 p.m. EST / 5 p.m. CST

Fill out the form to the right to register for the webinar. You will receive an e-mail confirmation with webinar information. Registration is required to attend this webinar.

About The Presenter – Rosalind Cordini, RN, MSN, JD
Rosalind Cordini is a member of the Wyatt’s Health Care Service Team. As an advocate for clinicians in Kentucky, Ms. Cordini has testified before the House Bill 1 Implementation Oversight Committee Legislation Panel regarding the the issues and concerns of the statute and regulations. She has been instrumental in working on the revisions to House Bill 1. Ms. Cordini has defended hospitals and physicians in malpractice and Board of Medical Licensure grievance actions. She also has over 20 years’ experience as a registered nurse.

Sponsored By Ameritox – The Leader in Pain Medication Monitoring Solutions℠
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